Holiday generosity extends to pets
By: Lorraine Sedor
It’s good to hear that in this time of giving, cats and dogs, kittens and puppies are being remembered and cared for, too.
Jean Presepe and her daughter Danica, both of Cranbury, are volunteers at Pet ResQ of Mercer County, located in Ewing. The pair began working at the shelter about two years ago.
Last year they fostered Ella, a pit bull mix, taking the dog in for two weeks, which led to a month, which led to another month and eventually adoption. Jean would like readers to know that there are many, many other animals in need of a home and in need of volunteer care, both at the shelter and in foster homes.
Part of the Presepe’s efforts has included collecting supplies to help make the animals more comfortable at Pet ResQ, which is located in a large warehouse. The shelter needs towels, sheets and blankets in any condition, as well as pet beds, collars, leashes, pet toys and food. They will even take used furniture so that volunteers can help animals become used to living in a home environment. Jean has said that the response to requests to date have been outstanding.
She recently visited the Petco warehouse in Monroe where she received enough pet food, beds and toys to fill her SUV.
If you would like to contribute new or used items to Pet ResQ, please call Jean at (609) 655-5592.
Don Swanagan of the Cranbury Lions Club would like everyone to know that judges will be canvassing the entire township for outstanding holiday home decorations after dark on Monday, Dec. 18.
Winners will be chosen from neighborhoods throughout town and will receive a large poinsettia that will be delivered on the morning of Saturday, Dec.23. Residents are encouraged to use their imaginations, and decorate as soon as possible.
The Cranbury Municipal Alliance on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism invites all high school students to come to a free night of arcade games, snacks, music and fun at the Fun House at 278 Monmouth St. in Hightstown.
The fun takes place on Friday, Dec. 15, from 8 p.m. to 10 pm. Each Cranbury student may bring two guests. A high school ID is required.
The Christmas decorations at the Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Pl. East., can be seen on Sunday, Dec.10, Dec. and Jan. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you were unable to come to the museum’s Christmas Tea, then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience the feeling of a real Victorian Christmas in each specially decorated room. The volunteers who decorated this season have done a beautiful job of evoking the feeling of Christmas past. Each room is filled with ideas that you can use in your own holiday décor.
Please note that the museum will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 24 and 31.
The Men of Harmony are back by popular demand for their third Christmas performance in the Cranbury Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 16t at 7 pm.
The first half of their program will be performed in Dickensian attire, with the men singing many familiar pieces of both popular and sacred Christmas music. At intermission, there will be refreshments and a drawing for a door prize. The second half of the program will feature a Christmas sing-along. The program is sponsored by the Cranbury Lioness Club.
All of the money earned is given to both local and national charities. Tickets are $7 and available from any Lioness member and at the door the night of the performance. Tickets can also be purchased from Rose Eller at 655-9175, or Marie Dey at 395-1751.
Santa is visiting the Cranbury Firehouse on Friday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. after touring the town on a fire truck, courtesy of the Cranbury Volunteer Fire Department. Stop in and tell Santa what you would like for Christmas, and tell Mom and Dad to bring the camera.
Cranbury Station Gallery, with locations in Cranbury Station and Palmer Square in Princeton, is proud to announce the release of its 10th edition of "The Most Wonderful Time" holiday series prints, by local artist, Kathie Morolda.
Inspired by the lyrics of this traditional holiday favorite, Kathie named her first holiday limited edition print "The Most Wonderful Time." The artwork was published by Apple Arts in 1997. Since then, she has created a new painting every year, each inspired and titled after a different line in the song.
Two prints in the series featured Cranbury streetscapes. This year’s print, "Marshmallows for Toasting," features Princeton’s own Witherspoon Plaza, and celebrates the tenth painting in the series. Established in Cranbury Station in 1983, the Gallery is also proud to be celebrating its 23rd year in business.
For information on how to get a copy of "Marshmallows for Toasting," contact Cranbury Station Gallery at (609) 655-1193 or e-mail [email protected].
Residents can reach Ms. Sedor by phone at (609) 655-3386, by e-mail at [email protected] and by mail at 32 Evans Dr., Cranbury, NJ, 08512.

